James Franklin, Penn State and Jim Knowles

Penn State's James Franklin Details the 'Twisting' Process of Hiring Jim Knowles
Franklin and Knowles previously had discussed a job at Penn State. An early morning call two days after Ohio State's national championship began the process.
Penn State coaching: How did James Franklin land Jim Knowles, how will he replace Ja’Juan Seider
In the days after the Orange Bowl, Penn State’s players gathered on campus for a team meeting. At that point in January, they found out defensive coordinator Tom Allen was leaving for Clemson and that James Franklin would do his part to hire the best candidate he could.
Penn State head football coach James Franklin passionately defended by former TE for near-decade turnaround
A former Penn State tight end who played under coach James Franklin made his feelings clear about the program Franklin has built in State College.
Everything Penn State football coach James Franklin said in his winter press conference
Penn State head coach James Franklin met with the media Tuesday afternoon to preview the 2025 offseason and winter updates. Franklin discussed several topics, including the Super Bowl, hiring Jim Knowles, winter conditioning, Ja'Juan Seider's departure and much more.
What did James Franklin say about Penn State assistant Ja’Juan Seider’s pending departure to Notre Dame?
Penn State is on the cusp of losing co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider to Notre Dame. News first broke back on Sunday that the Florida native was preparing to move on to the Fighting Irish after seven seasons with the Nittany Lions.
Penn State’s James Franklin describes Jim Knowles hiring as “twisting, turning process”
Franklin had talked to Knowles in December 2021 shortly after defensive coordinator Brent Pry, one of his longtime assistants, left Penn State to become head coach at Virginia Tech. Knowles wound up going to Ohio State and the Lions ended up hiring Manny Diaz, who enjoyed two very successful seasons before he became head coach at Duke.
Two candidates to replace Ja’Juan Seider at Penn State have emerged, per report
Penn State’s James Franklin thanked longtime running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider for his work in State College on Tuesday. Seider is off to Notre Dame to become the program’s running backs coach, a position he had held at PSU from 2018 through 2024.
Penn State football: 5 candidates to replace RB coach Ja'Juan Seider, who could be headed out
James Franklin reportedly must hire yet another top assistant coach. Here are possible candidates to replace longtime running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider.
Notre Dame Expected to Hire Penn State’s Ja’Juan Seider
Notre Dame is set to hire Ja’Juan Seider from Penn State as its new running backs coach, according to reports. Seider will be replacing Deland McCullough, who departed Notre Dame to accept a similar role with the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders.
Notre Dame football hiring Penn State RB coach Ja'Juan Seider is a huge win for the Fighting Irish
Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman made a massive personnel upgrade bringing on Penn State's RB coach, Ja'Juan Seider.
Notre Dame social media reacts to the hiring of RB coach Ja’Juan Seider from Penn State
Notre Dame social media reacts to the news that Ja’Juan Seider has been hired away from Penn State as the Irish’s next running backs coach.
Former NFL Running Back Emerges as Coaching Candidate at Penn State
Per On3's Pete Nakos, former NFL running back DeMarco Murray is a leading candidate to join Penn State's staff as running ...
Does Penn State Have the 'Most Attractive' Coaching Vacancy in the Country?
Nittany Lions coach James Franklin is hiring a new running backs coach, who will work immediately with 1,000-yard rushers ...
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James Franklin & Penn State Under Threat as 4-Star Wydeek Collier's Recruiting Sees New Twist Amid 14 College Football Offers
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James Franklin: Why Penn State football's Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen are back in 2025
See what James Franklin is looking for in a new coach to fill "the most attractive running back job in the country." ...
Penn State’s James Franklin congratulates Saquon Barkley on Eagles Super Bowl
Barkley and Jahan Dotson, a pair of former Penn State stars, were integral in the Philadelphia Eagles beating the Kansas City ...
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Penn State trying to maximize return on investment with upcoming running backs coach hire
Penn State’s deep run in the College Football Playoff will have an impact on when it gets its usual winter and spring work in ...